DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 40 years. My beloved mother-in-law passed away two years ago. She had always been my “buffer” against the rest of my husband’s family — two brothers and their families and his stepfather, none of whom care for me. When we would visit from out of state, I could […]
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Wife fears family visits after mother-in-law’s passing
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 40 years. My beloved mother-in-law passed away two years ago. She had always been my “buffer” against the rest of my husband’s family — two brothers and their families and his stepfather, none of whom care for me. When we would visit from out of state, I could […]
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Sagittarius: Focus on fostering relationships with like-minded people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 38; Zoe Saldana, 43; Paula Abdul, 59; Phylicia Rashad, 73. Happy Birthday: Pay closer attention to the people and things that bring you joy. Take control of your happiness, and make room and time to explore what interests you. Use your intellect to navigate your way through situations that […]
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Young professional can’t escape dating gossip
DEAR ABBY: I’m a girl of 23 who has never had a boyfriend. Now that I finished college and am a journalist, I have met some guys, mostly from high school and places like that. One of them, who went to my middle school, recently asked me on a date. Another one from high school […]
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Neighbor intrudes on backyard oasis
DEAR ABBY: I am a 40-something single mother of two teens. A 24-year-old neighbor with a young daughter moved in next door a couple years ago after her divorce. She recently joined the workforce, and being a single working mother for the last year and a half has been a difficult adjustment for her. When […]
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Scorpio: Help others by creating a place of learning and enlightenment
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Meaghan Rath, 35; Blake Shelton, 45; Carol Kane, 69; Paul McCartney, 79. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on what’s important to you. Stay away from situations that confuse and cause uncertainty. Carefully pick and choose the people you associate with. Focus on using your skills and attributes to excel. Revenge will stand […]
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Stool softeners not habit-forming
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 84-year-old male who has recently found relief from lifelong strain in bowel movements by using stool softeners. I would like to know if they’re habit-forming if taken once a day. I’ve tried Metamucil without as good of results. Please comment on both. Thank you. — B.C. ANSWER: Straining for a […]
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Neighbor intrudes on backyard oasis
DEAR ABBY: I am a 40-something single mother of two teens. A 24-year-old neighbor with a young daughter moved in next door a couple years ago after her divorce. She recently joined the workforce, and being a single working mother for the last year and a half has been a difficult adjustment for her. When […]
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Libra: Keeping an open mind will help you absorb information
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 41; Nahnatchka Khan, 48; Will Forte, 51; Barry Manilow, 78. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind, and be prepared to make adjustments as you move forward. Let the element of surprise be what energizes you and pushes you to try harder and adapt to whatever comes your way. […]
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Wedding plans cover almost everything
DEAR ABBY: I am getting married, and my fiance’s daughters, 19 and 21, are in the wedding party. I have purchased the dresses they are wearing, which are light and flowing. I have told the girls that on the day of the wedding I do not want them wearing thong underwear. The older one then […]